Poilley vacation

The lead and silver mines of the town made it the envy of the whole of the Poitou-Charentes region. Since Roman times, Melle was one of the few French cities where the French currency was produced. They were the silver mines of the

This past July, my wife and I walked through Brittany, France for a month, and of all the wonders we discovered on that trip, nothing impressed me more than walking up to the battlements of the magnificent castle of Fougeres. It's

Fougeres's city center is very nice. When I visited, the day was sunny so I sat on a terrace having a drink and writing postcards. The merchants were very friendly and so were the locals. It's a beautiful town, with a fountain in the

Ducey is a charming little village tucked away a few kilometers from Mont St. Michel. It's a great idea to stay in this area (Le Moulin de Ducey) to see the surroundings. Montgomery Castle, a 17th century monument, is the first thing

Beauvais has 2 magnificent churches, this and the Collegiate Church of St-Barthélémy. The St-Etienne is also known as St. Stephen's Church, and has the transept and the nave in a Romanesque style. The choir, reconstructed in the

Just a few km from Mont Saint Michel. You can enjoy beautiful views of the bay of Mont Saint Michel. Used until the early 20th century, when the mill was abandoned. In 2003 they decided to restore and start again. During certain

Battles, feuding families and power struggles were part of daily life in this Breton village. It's a place where societies and cultures combine, as evidenced by its streets and buildings. It's a mix of French, English and Norman

There are more turtles than most here, dozens of different turtles, including the giant tortoises of the Seychelles. There is even a small enclosure that you can enter to be with the turtles. They are very friendly. There are also

Patton Square, which is just north of the Avranches city center, has its own special monument: a massive spine that's erected skyward in tribute to General Patton who was one of the heroes of World War II who participated in the

For those in their twenties to forties: O'Baray bar is THE place to be in the small town of Avranches. It has an island decor, cheap prices and a big screen to watch football games. This small bar has become a magnet for those who

The Notre-Dame-Des Champs is connected to the Jardin des Plantes, from which you can glimpse the Mont Saint Michel. Despite its solid appearance, the church was actually built in the 19th century and partially destroyed by the bombing

The Les Plantes Garden was created in the late 19th century in typical French style. It was built in order to present different types of trees and plants, a goal it still strives to achieve. Here you will find interpretive signs (in

The Saint Gervais Basilica was constructed in the 17th century, but its present bell, which is really quite beautiful, dates back to the late 19th century. The basilica is not only an interesting place to go because of its

To go to visit the Mont St Michel, I decided to stay in the village of Avranches: a great decision which I do not regret! Avranches is a city connected to the Mont and its abbey, as the bishop of Avranches who ordered and organized

If you're going to be headed towards the Scriptorial (or, the museum of manuscripts of Mont Saint Michel), you'll find it easy to quickly climb up the tower and ancient castle of Avranches from the 11th century, to admire the city

The Liberties Bar is one of the few places in Avranches animated night. It obviously has beer because it is an Irish pub, and it also serves all the typical drinks and cocktails.. The half liter costs 4.20. What a treat! Occasionally

In the heart of the abbey, in a large living room, decorated with many columns forming four aisles, is one of the most remarkable pieces of the abbey. Its original name is "scriptorium" and changed to "salle des chevaliers", after

I have just fulfilled a dream which was to learn about this magical place which more than met my expectations. I must emphasise that it is essential to go off season and midweek, although there have been lots of Japanese tourists

The Eglise St. Pierre was built in the 11th century, but over the centuries it has undergone various renovations. It is on the main road down a little ways from the abbey, and it boasts the interesting fact that its apse was built on

Surrounding the small village of Mont Saint Michel, the walls are probably the second place of cultural interest, obviously after the Abada. Built between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, to protect the Mont from different